The Greatest Off-Court Moments In Air Jordan History

Not just for hoops.

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Ever since they first dropped in 1985, Air Jordans have been a status symbol, both on and (especially) off the court. For $65 — and later $100 — anyone could elevate their game. On the streets, anyway. And you didn't need to be from Chicago or even a basketball fan to represent. From rappers to artists to models to athletes in other sports — everyone wanted to be like Mike, at least for a while. Even fictional characters kept it real in Js. No dunking from the free-throw line necessary. And while the relatively recent retro movement has everyone looking like OGs, we had to recognize the REAL OGs who were doing it back in the '80s. Peep The Greatest Off-Court Moments In Air Jordan History and see how many you remember.

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25. Dwyane Wade wears IIIs to celebrate his 2nd.

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24. DJ Khaled takes a dip.

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23. Mike Tyson makes a phone call.

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22. Kanye for MVP.

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21. Larry David does genius things.

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20. Jay-Z looks out over his kingdom.

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19. Jeff Ament was not a hypebeast.

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18. Jake Shuttlesworth buys the new Air Jordans.

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17. Eazy-E was an OG.

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16. Jay Z goes for gold.

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15. Fat Joe tastes the magic.

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14. Keith Haring throws up.

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13. Kate Upton knows.

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12. Megadeth's Dave Mustaine had black/royal 1s before you.

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11. LL Cool J can't live without his radio. Or his 1s.

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10. Batman wants to be like Mike.

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9. Phil Jackson inspires Erik Spoelstra.

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8. Jerry Seinfeld covers "Playboy."

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7. David Letterman makes a funny.

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6. Boyz II Men grow up.

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5. Lance Mountain doesn't care about matching.

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4. Ronnie Lott gears up for the Super Bowl.

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3. Big Daddy Kane maxes and relaxes.

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2. Mars Blackmon doesn't take his Air Jordans off for anything.

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1. Buggin' Out has a dispute on the sidewalk.

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